Based off of a Tumblr post based off of a Facebook comment. lol.
Remus was wandering. He wasn't sure where he was going, or where he was supposed to be, but he just felt like his feet were taking him somewhere. His eyes kept jumping to the run down, abandoned wreckage that had (possibly) once been a castle that stood quite a distance away from the town, and he couldn't figure out why.
A voice made him jump as he spun away from his thirteenth glance at the run down castle. "Remus? Remus Lupin?" The voice asked, closer than he had been expecting.
He found himself face to face with a kind looking woman. Something about her face seemed familiar to him, but he couldn't place it.
"Remus, why are you here? What's happening at the school? I heard it was over- everyone's been looking for you, you know-"
"Me?" Remus asked, his voice a little croaky. "I- who are you?"
The woman looked offended. "Bloody Hell, Remus, I've only known you for over two decades!" She said, and then sighed when no recognition crossed his face. "Rosmerta. You've been in my pub hundreds of times-"
"I- I have?" Remus asked, looking around. The town didn't seem familiar, but she did. Why?
"Remus, are you alright?" She asked, stepping closer to him to study his face. "What happened to you? Where's Nymphadora?"
"Who?" Remus asked, the name catching his attention.
"Your wife." Rosmerta prompted.
"I have a wife?" Remus asked. "Can you take me to her?"
"I just asked you where she was. No one's seen her either. Why are you here and not at the school?"
"School?" Remus asked, frowning. What school?
Rosmerta pointed towards the rundown castle. "The school! The battle's over! Everyone's been wondering where you went! Remus-"
"I'm Remus?"
Rosmerta looked taken aback. "Uh, yes." She said. "Are you alright? Were you cursed? Where's your wand, anyway?"
"My wand?"
Rosmerta sighed. "Come on, love." She said, grabbing his arm and dragging him towards a pub. "Let's get you a drink at least, I'll let Harry and Kingsley know that I have you-"
"Who are Harry and Kingsley?" Remus asked dumbly and Rosmerta sighed louder.
"Doesn't even remember Harry Potter..." She muttered.
"Do you know where you're from, dear?" Agnes asked, setting a cup of tea in front of her on the table.
Tonks shook her head. "I can't remember-"
"Not even your own name?" Agnes asked. When Tonks shook her head, Agnes sighed. "Well, I can't keep calling you 'dear'. We'll find something to suit you."
It had been hours since the battle had ended for good, and still so much was left to be done. Students were being sent home with Portkeys, St Mungo's had sent Healers to care for the less injured, and those with more severe injuries were being taken to St Mungo's. Kingsley, Harry and a few other Order members that were still standing were gathered around what used to be the Hufflepuff table, the Marauder's Map spread in front of them. Unfortunately, there didn't appear to be many people left in corridors and those that were in the corridors were trying to restore some of the castle's walls and stairs and floors.
The table went fully silent as a non-corporeal Patronus appeared.
"I have a very confused Remus Lupin in my pub. Perhaps bring a Healer."
Kingsley and Harry exchanged a glance. Harry shoved the map towards Hermione and followed Kingsley towards the nearest Healer.
"We have just received word that one of our missing has appeared in Hogsmeade. She's requested a Healer, he seems confused.'' Kingsley explained. The Healer nodded and the three men Disapparated. The Anti-Apparition Wards were still down and McGonagall had made the decision not to reactivate them for a while, to allow them an easier option to move around the school.
The Cauterwauling Charm seemed to be gone, as when the three men appeared, it didn't get set off. They moved towards the Three Broomsticks where Rosmerta was standing in the door way.
"You've got Remus?" Kingsley asked her.
"I assume I do. He doesn't know his name, doesn't know where he is- apparently doesn't even know there was a battle. Can't get an answer out of him." Rosmerta explained, leading them inside.
Sitting at a table, staring intently at a glass of firewhiskey with a slight frown on his face, was Remus Lupin. Kingsley and Harry sank into chairs across from him, causing him to jump slightly and meet their gazes.
"Hello, Remus." Harry said quietly. Remus didn't look less confused at this. "I'm-"
"Harry." Remus said. "I met you in a forest."
Harry looked surprised. That had been years ago. Harry had been walking in the thinnest part of the Forbidden Forest and Remus showed up, asking why he had wandered so far from the school...
"Yes." Harry said. "We've met before, in a forest. You remembered that?"
"I just- I don't know- I looked at you and just thought of it." Remus said quietly.
"That's a very good sign." Kingsley said. "If it was a curse, maybe it's wearing off-" He looked at the Healer. "What should we do?"
The Healer sat in the chair beside Remus. "I'd suggest we- or I- take him into St Mungo's. Just for the night, so we can examine him. Maybe it's a curse that's wearing off, maybe it's an injury. We'll have to find out. Perhaps alert his family, and bring them in later. That may help."
Kingsley shifted uncomfortably. "He only has his father, but I don't know where to find him. Harry's his best friend's son, maybe he can come by later and bring Remus' son?"
"I have a son?" Remus asked.
"Yes, and you can see him later." The Healer said gently. "Will you come with me, Remus?"
Remus looked unsure, but Harry nodded and Remus seemingly relaxed. Remus could recognise Harry, but whether or not he knew Harry was another question.
